Field Operations Technician (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

ZipRecruiter; Slough; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Engineer to support Highways England Contracts. The role involves maintaining and commissioning equipment, ensuring network operational efficiency, and working with a supportive team. Candidates should have experience in telecommunications and be ready to tackle challenges in the field.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

26 Days Holiday

Company Pension Scheme

Occupational Health Support

Discounts on Cinema and Restaurants

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Ability to repair fibre or copper cable breaks.

Responsibilities

• Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables.
• Ensure equipment commissioning is completed to standard.
• Respond to equipment issues day or night.

Skills

Fault Finding

Testing

Health and Safety Awareness

Tools

Telecommunication Networks

Copper Jointing

Fibre Splicing

Job description

Job Description: Operations and Maintenance Engineer - Slough, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom (Remote)

Every time you pick up the phone, surf the Internet, travel on a motorway, catch a train, bus or tube, or even dial 999; chances are Telent has enabled the technology to make this happen. We are currently recruiting for an Operations & Maintenance Engineer to work on Highways England Contracts, carrying out maintenance and commissioning activities within your designated area. This includes the top of M25, M4, M11, and bottom of M1, A14, M40, A1(M).

Do you enjoy working with a down-to-earth, supportive team but also rely on your initiative to solve problems in the field? Our operations and maintenance field teams are critical in delivering our contracts, whether that involves maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works. Help build and maintain the nation's critical infrastructure, connected and protected 24/7.

Operations and Maintenance Engineer, What you’ll do:

1. Attend to cable breaks and repair copper and fibre cables to keep the network operational.
2. Ensure all equipment commissioning is completed to standard, on time, and within budget.
3. Respond to equipment issues within Transmission Buildings and Roadside Cabinets in your area, day or night.
4. Undertake general maintenance and commissioning of equipment, testing fibre and copper cables.
5. Complete all required documentation on time.

Who you are:

You should have previous experience in a similar role, preferably with fault finding and testing in fibre or copper environments.

Key Requirements:

• Experience with motorway communications or related equipment/systems.
• Knowledge of telecommunication networks, copper jointing, and fibre splicing & testing.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Ability to repair fibre or copper cable breaks.
• Willingness to work overtime or be on call as required.
• Full UK driving license.

Additional Benefits:

• Company vehicle.
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays, with options to buy or sell days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal.
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping through Telent Reward scheme.

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across many sectors, roles, and technologies, allowing you to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages everyone to thrive at work.

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We are passionate about fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and reach their full potential. Our teams reflect the diverse communities we serve.

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About Us:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in the design, build, support, and maintenance of mission-critical communications and technology, supporting the UK’s digital infrastructure. Our work helps connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Join us to make a real impact, fulfill your potential, and deliver high performance. We are a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.

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Our values are: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.